Definitions
Lies is the third person singular form of the verb 'lie', which means to make a false statement with the intention of deceiving someone.
Example
She lies about her age to seem younger.
Example
He told a lie about his whereabouts last night.
Lyse is a verb that means to break down or dissolve the membrane of a cell, often by using a chemical agent.
Example
The virus was lysed by the medication.
Example
The red blood cells were lysed in the experiment.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between lies and lyse, think of the 'i' in lies as standing for 'intentionally false statement'. - For lyse, think of the 'y' as representing the 'breaking down' of something.
Remember this!
Remember, lies refers to a false statement, while lyse means to break down or dissolve something.
